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N279 HRH

1996 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,241 mi
Last recorded62,241 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Vanette105,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 HRH
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2009 62,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,663 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 42,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Nissan Vanette?

Based on 206,210 MOT tests across 22,429 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
22,429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,381
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,566
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,980
Stop lamp not working 9,137
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N279 HRH is a 1996 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 105,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Vanette fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N279 HRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Vanette typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N279 HRH registered?

N279 HRH is a 1996 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N279 HRH safe to buy?

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